Epigrams of Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde's well-turned phrases and spontaneous insults still cause much amusement and admiration. This book contains quotes most of which are taken from Wilde's plays, novels and essays.

»With an evening coat and a white tie, even a stock broker can gain a reputation for being civilized.« From: »The Picture of Dorian Grey« (1890). »Mit einem Gesellschaftsanzug und einer weißen Binde kann selbst ein Börsenmakler in den Ruf eines Gebildeten kommen.« Aus: »Das Bildnis des Dorian Grey« (1890).

More than 1,000 ripostes, paradoxes, and epigrams on sin, society, genius, wealth, men, women, religion, America, education, and smoking: "Work is the curse of the drinking classes," "I can resist everything except temptation," etc.

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